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How to get Xerneas and Yveltal
Pokémon Legends: Z-A

How to get Xerneas and Yveltal

Learn how to unlock and capture the legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Follow our guide for mission steps and battle strategies.

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Learn how to unlock and capture the legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Follow our guide for mission steps and battle strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Prerequisites: Complete the main story (reach credits) and then complete 1 reward match of the Infinite Z-A Royale.
  2. 2
    Lida's Call: After the Royale, you'll receive a phone call from Lida. Head back to Hotel Z to meet L and receive new main missions.
  3. 3
    Main Mission 40: The One That Gives:
    • Speak to Mable at the Pokémon Research Lab (3F) for a new research task.
  4. 4
    Deal with 3 abnormal alphas:
    • Wild Zone 3: Alpha Steelix (Level 70)
  5. 5
    Wild Zone 5: Alpha Gallade (Level 70)
  6. 6
    Wild Zone 9: Alpha Pangoro (Level 70)
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    Return to Mable after dealing with the alphas.
  8. 8
    Visit Wild Zone 11 and go to the north side to find a spot where Xerneas will appear.
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    Catching Xerneas:
    • Xerneas is a pure Fairy type. Watch out for its Geomancy, which boosts Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed, followed by Moonblast. Horn Leech and Megahorn are less dangerous.
  10. 10
    A Steel or Poison type Pokémon is recommended to resist Moonblast.
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    Capture Xerneas. If knocked out, you can try again. It has a fairly high catch rate.
  12. 12
    Main Mission 41: The One That Takes:
    • Head to Nouveau Café and speak to Grisham.
  13. 13
    Go to Quasartico Inc. and challenge 3 Rogue Megas in a simulation with Vinnie: Victreebel, Hawlucha, and Tyranitar (all Level 70).
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    After the simulations, you'll be told Yveltal will appear at Galerie de la Lune.
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    Fast-travel to Restaurant Le Wow and use the nearby scaffolding to climb up.
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    Catching Yveltal:
    • Yveltal is a Dark and Flying type. Its moves include Oblivion Wing (heals Yveltal), Hurricane, Psychic, and Dark Pulse.
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    It's known more for its bulk than offensive prowess. A special tank like Sylveon or using Light Screen can help.
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    Capture Yveltal. If you fail, you can try again. It has a fairly high catch rate once its HP is lowered to the red.
Tips
  • All three abnormal alphas in Main Mission 40 are Level 70 and have high HP, so prepare for extended battles. You can either KO them or capture them.
  • Xerneas has a fairly high catch rate, so focus on lowering its HP and using Poké Balls.
  • Yveltal also has a fairly high catch rate. Lower its HP to the red and use Poké Balls.

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